Seilhamer v. Guitar Center Stores - Wage and Hour Settlement
What happened
Guitar Center is alleged to have committed wage and hour violations against non-exempt employees. The settlement addresses back wages and penalties under California's Private Attorneys General Act for violations between January 2020 and July 2025.
Do you qualify?
Non-exempt employees who worked for Guitar Center Stores, Inc. during the Class Period (January 11, 2020 through July 11, 2025) for back wage claims, and during the PAGA Period (January 11, 2022 through July 11, 2025) for PAGA penalty payments.
How to file
You do not need to do anything to participate and receive an Individual Class Payment and/or Individual PAGA Payment—you are automatically included unless you opt out. If you opt out of the Class Settlement by September 1, 2026, you will not receive a Class Payment but can pursue your own wage claims. You can also submit written challenges to your calculated workweeks/pay periods by September 1, 2026.
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